Fashion and clothes /kləʊðz/ Upper-Intermediate Lesson 6

Today we are going to learn: How to talk about fashion and clothes Vocabulary How to learn vocabulary Order of adjectives Idioms

Memory test

Glossary: Trainers, parka, flip-flops, parachute pants, chinos, straight skirt, topcoat, ball gown, sundress, polo shirt, blouse, boots, circular skirt, cocktail dress, sports jacket, ski jacket, drainpipes, dress shirt, flight jacket, duffel, A-line skirt

Memory test

Glossary Shoes: trainers, boots, flip-flops. Trousers: chinos, parachute pants, drainpipes. Skirt: A-line skirt, straight skirt, circular skirt. Dress: ball gown, cocktail dress, sundress. Shirt: polo shirt, dress shirt, blouse. Jacket: sports jacket, ski jacket, flight jacket. Coat: parka, topcoat, duffel.

Memory test

Glossary: Shoes: trainers, boots, flip-flops. Trousers: chinos, parachute pants, drainpipes. Skirt: A-line skirt, straight skirt, circular skirt. Dress: ball gown, cocktail dress, sundress. Shirt: polo shirt, dress shirt, blouse. Jacket: sports jacket, ski jacket, flight jacket. Coat: parka, topcoat, duffel /ˈdʌf.əl ˌkəʊt/.

How to study words Repetition (1,3,7,14,30) Organise vocabulary Topics (lists, mid maps) Synonyms e.g. dress, frock, gown Antonyms e.g. tidy - scruffy Collocations: He wore his best clothes Use!

Associations Smart/Casual/Casual-smart Trendy/stylish/fashionable/chic Old-fashioned Vintage/retro Bohemian/arty Flamboyant/flashy Sophisticated/classy

Adjectives Tight-loose

Adjectives Crew neck U-neck V-neck Turtle-neck

Adjectives Sleeveless Long-sleeved Short-sleeved Hooded

Adjectives Plain Checked /tʃekt/ Striped Spotted Patterned

Word order of adjectives opinion size age shape/style colour/pattern nationality material A lovely   cap

Word order of adjectives opinion size age shape/style colour/pattern nationality material A lovely small old  sports black and white Ukrainian cotton cap

Common mistakes: Wear vs dress The English ______ very well. Teenagers _______ baggy clothes.

Common mistakes Wear vs dress The English dress very well. Teenagers wear baggy clothes.

Common mistakes Wear vs carry People _____ clothes. People _____ bags and umbrellas.

Common mistakes Wear vs carry People wear clothes. People carry bags and umbrellas. I’m wearing on jeans and a t-shirt. I’m wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

Common mistakes Fit/suit/match This dress fits you! It’s your size. This dress suits you! It looks good on you! The colour of the dress matches your eyes.

Idiom of the day I didn't have a speech prepared. Everything I said was off the cuff. My Dad's not afraid to cry. He always wears his heart on his sleeve. By the looks of things, the kids wear the trousers in this household.

Today we have learned: How to talk about fashion and clothes Vocabulary How to learn vocabulary Order of adjectives Idioms